New Students

The New School requires all enrolled students to present a final official transcript and relevant proof of graduation or final exam documents before the start of their first semester of classes. All final official transcripts must indicate the date of graduation.

We strongly recommend that transcripts be sent in time to be received in the Office of Admission by July 1 for students beginning their studies in the fall. Considering the various challenges of this year, the Office of Admission will continue to accept transcripts until August 15. If you have special or extenuating circumstances, please contact enroll@newschool.edu. Transcripts must be received by January 15 for students beginning their studies in the spring semester. 

Failure to submit the required documentation for your degree program will result in a hold on your account. A hold prevents registration for subsequent semesters and could jeopardize your financial aid awards.

We accept electronic transcripts through platforms that include, but are not limited to, BridgeU, Common Application, Cialfo, Credentials eScrip-Safe, Kuder, MaiaLearning, MEFA Pathway, National Student Clearinghouse, Naviance, OverGrad, Parchment Exchange, UniFrog, SCOIR, SchooLinks, Truecopy Credentials, and Xello.

View our undergraduate transcript policy and graduate transcript policy to learn about transcript requirements and get submission instructions.

All new students will be assigned a New School email account within five to seven business days of receipt of their tuition deposit. To access your email, follow the steps below

1. Locate your New School ID number in your Admission Hub.
2. Look up your net ID.
3. Log in to MyNewSchool, clicking on the Apps icon (three horizontal lines located in the upper right portion of the screen), and selecting Email. You can also go directly to mail.newschool.edu.

Once you're enrolled, all official university email communications will be sent only to your New School email address, so be sure to check it regularly.

Start with your best foot forward by choosing how you want to present yourself to the New School community. Review the requirements and submit your color photo in the Card Services online portal. Once your photo is approved, it will be your profile picture in your MyNewSchool account and be printed on your official university ID card (newcard). This card must be presented for building access, library lending, meal plan purchases, and other purposes.

For more information about your newcard, visit the Newcard page. 

Students Planning to Live on Campus
If you will be living in on-campus housing for the fall 2021 semester, you must submit a color photo as soon as possible, so that your newcard can be mailed to you before you arrive on campus. This card will serve as your room key and grant you access to campus facilities and student services. If you do not submit your photo, your move-in process will be delayed.

Off-Campus Students
Even if you are not living in a New School residence hall, you will still need a newcard to access campus resources. Submit your color photo as soon as possible, so that your card can be printed and mailed to you before you arrive on campus. If you have any questions, please contact Campus Card Services at newcard@newschool.edu. For students who were previously enrolled in a New School program and already have a newcard no action is required.

The housing application for the 2021-2022 academic year is open for admitted first-time students and new transfer students who are interested in living on campus. 

Please note: Housing applications cannot be processed until both tuition and housing deposits have been received. The housing application will be available in the Services tab of MyNewSchool no sooner than two business days after you submit your tuition deposit and Intent to Enroll form to the university. 

Visit the Housing page for more information about living on campus. If you have any questions, contact Housing and Residential Education at 212.229.5459 or email universityhousing@newschool.edu.

For the upcoming academic year, the university will be partnering with University Health Plans to provide access to the UnitedHealthCare StudentResources health insurance plan, with the option to waive the plan for those who already have comparable coverage in their place of study.

Students must either complete the enrollment form or submit a waiver form by Monday, September 13, 2021. Students who do not take action by this deadline will be automatically enrolled in the plan and will be responsible for paying the health insurance fee.

If you have questions about enrollment, the waiver process, or plan details, please visit our FAQ or contact University Health Plans directly by emailing info@univhealthplans.com. Student Health Services staff are also here to answer your questions and can be reached at studentinsurance@newschool.edu.

COVID-19 Community Guide
Review the COVID-19 Community Guide to become familiar with university health and safety protocols.

Current Address and Emergency Contact Information
All new students must provide their current address and emergency contact information. To update this information, log in to MyNewSchool and visit the Me tab, where you will find links to "Update Student Address Information" and "Update Emergency Contact Information" in the Student Information portlet. If this information changes, please return to MyNewSchool to update it.

New School Alerts
The university uses this communication system to send messages to cell phones (text and voice), email addresses, and landlines during an urgent situation affecting The New School. Visit the Services tab in MyNewSchool and find the New School Alerts portlet to confirm that your contact information is correct.

Tuition Policy and Payment Information
Fall 2021 billing statements will be available in mid-July and payment will be due on August 20, 2021. Please note that you must either pay your account balance in full or be up-to-date on a payment plan on or before the tuition deadline to remain in good financial standing with the university. To learn more about payment procedures and policies, visit the Tuition, Fees and Billing page.

To view and pay your bill, sign up for a payment plan, or designate a family member to make payments on your behalf, visit the Student Accounts portlet in the Me tab of MyNewSchool.

Be sure to familiarize yourself with the University Refund Policy and Schedule to change your class schedule without financial penalty.

Financial Aid (Domestic Students Only)
All new domestic students who have submitted a tuition deposit should already have completed the financial aid process. If you have not yet applied for aid, visit the Office of Financial Aid website for information and instructions.

If you are eligible for financial aid (or scholarships) and have a completed application on file, you can check the status online by logging in to MyNewSchool and accessing your financial aid information in the Financial Aid Requirements section. All new students receiving financial aid in the form of federal government-supported student loans must complete an Entrance Loan Counseling session online at studentloans.gov.

If you are an international undergraduate or graduate student, learn more about funding options on the Office of Financial Aid website.

If you have not yet paid your tuition deposit, please visit your Admission Hub before continuing. 

For the 2021-2022 school year, the university will be partnering with PointandClick to collect measles, mumps, rubella (MMR), meningitis ACWY, and COVID-19 vaccination information. Instructions for submitting your immunizations will be shared on this page and sent to your New School inbox soon. 

Students interested in requesting reasonable accommodations for a disability should complete the Disability Self-Identification Form and then contact Nicholas Faranda, director of Student Disability Services, to make an intake appointment. For more information, visit Student Disability Services.